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NHL·BREAKING·September 17, 2026 01:01 PM ET

Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck after camp no-show

GM Kevin Cheveldayoff is set to speak Thursday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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What happened: The Jets suspended Hellebuyck after the goaltender failed to report to training camp Thursday. Cheveldayoff is scheduled to address reporters later in the day. Hellebuyck went public with a trade request on Aug. 27 after saying he had asked to move months earlier.

Why it matters: The dispute now moves from trade chatter to a formal team action just as clubs open camp for the 2025-26 preseason. That raises the pressure on Winnipeg's front office to choose between extending the standoff or finding a deal for the same Connor Hellebuyck who made his trade request public on Aug. 27.

By the numbers: Hellebuyck is a three-time Vezina Trophy winner and the 2025 Hart Trophy winner. The suspension came 21 days after his public trade request.

What to watch: Watch Cheveldayoff's media availability for the suspension terms and any update on trade discussions as camp continues.

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